Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor has stepped away from heroics when a relentless killer known as Gorr the God Butcher starts hunting deities across the galaxy. Thor's quiet life is interrupted, and he reunites with King Valkyrie and Korg while confronting unresolved feelings when ex Jane Foster returns wielding a reforged Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. The team races across planets and strange realms, following clues that reveal Gorr's tragic motives while raising uncomfortable questions about divinity and devotion. The film mixes large-scale battles, comedic interludes, and quieter character moments, as Thor wrestles with what heroism should mean now that his role has shifted. Expect tonal swings between loud comedy and somber beats, and spectacle. No major twists or the ending are revealed here.

Released in 2022, Thor: Love and Thunder was directed by Taika Waititi, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and Keith Giffen, adapting characters and stories from Marvel Comics for the MCU. Produced by Marvel Studios with large-scale effects.

It opened as a major summer release and drew large global audiences, becoming one of Marvel Studios' commercial successes in 2022, though exact box office totals and rankings are not listed here. It performed strongly overseas and drew broad audiences.

Jane Foster's return as the Mighty Thor and Christian Bale's turn as Gorr generated lots of fan discussion, while Taika Waititi's offbeat tone and the film's bold visuals sparked memes, debates about style versus substance, and renewed interest in female heroes in superhero cinema. It spurred lively online debates widely.

Critics and audiences were split, reflected in a middling average vote of 6.385/10. Many praised Hemsworth, Portman, and Bale, and the humor, while others pointed to tonal inconsistency and an overstuffed plot. Central themes include love, grief, faith, and heroism. The average rating of 6.385/10 comes from 8,282 votes. Reactions varied.